Buffalo, from Lake Erie

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836, published 1836

The image shows a view of Lake Erie with a harbor scene. Multiple boats, including a steamship and sailboats, are visible on the water. People are on the vessels. In the distance, there is a city skyline with various buildings and steeples. A tall lighthouse with a red dome is prominent on the right side. The sky has swirling clouds painted with broad brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is muted, with soft blues and grays for the sky and water, and earthy tones for the buildings.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Date
published 1836
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper
Dimensions
52.3 × 70.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a view of Lake Erie with a harbor scene. Multiple boats, including a steamship and sailboats, are visible on the water. People are on the vessels. In the distance, there is a city skyline with various buildings and steeples. A tall lighthouse with a red dome is prominent on the right side. The sky has swirling clouds painted with broad brushstrokes, creating a sense of movement. The color palette is muted, with soft blues and grays for the sky and water, and earthy tones for the buildings.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836